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Kass Kovalcheck

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Kass Kovalcheck
Biographical details
Born(1907-03-31)March 31, 1907
DiedOctober 26, 1969(1969-10-26) (aged 62)
near Irwin, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1927–1930Duquesne
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1931–1940Duquesne Prep (PA)
1941McDonell Central Catholic HS (WI)
1942Bridgeville HS (PA)
1945Jacksonville NAS (assistant)
1947–1948Duquesne
Head coaching record
Overall4–15 (college)

Kassian A. Kovalcheck (March 31, 1907 – October 26, 1969) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Duquesne University from 1947 to 1948, compiling a record of 4–15. Kovalcheck played college football as a fullback at Duquesne from 1927 to 1930.[1][2] He died at the age of 62, on October 26, 1969, after suffering from heart attack while driving near Irwin, Pennsylvania.[3]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Duquesne Dukes (Independent) (1947–1948)
1947 Duquesne 2–8
1948 Duquesne 2–7
Duquesne: 4–15
Total: 4–15

References

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  1. ^ "Kovalcheck Signed as Dukes Coach". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. December 22, 1946. p. 18. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Hire Duquesne Star as McDonell Coach". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. April 21, 1941. p. 5. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "'Kass' Kovalcheck, Former Coach Dies". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. October 28, 1969. p. 23. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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